Route
The stations on the line that have passing loops are Muir of Ord, Dingwall, Garve, Achnasheen and Strathcarron. Garve serves as a link for bus services to Ullapool and the ferry to Stornoway. Achnasheen provides road links westward to Gairloch. Strathcarron allows connection onwards to the villages of Lochcarron, Torridon and Applecross.
Only Dingwall and Kyle stations are staffed, however all stations along the route have lighting and passenger information posters with train timetable details. Most have passenger information telephone points fitted so that remote customer service staff can be contacted. Normal office hours apply.
| Places served | No. of Platforms | Staffed | Ordnance Survey grid references |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dingwall | Two | Yes | NH553586 |
| Garve | Two | No | NH395613 |
| Lochluichart | One | No | NH322625 |
| Achanalt | One | No | NH260615 |
| Achnasheen | Two | No | NH164586 |
| Achnashellach | One | No | NH003485 |
| Strathcarron | Two | No | NG942421 |
| Attadale | One | No | NG924391 |
| Stromeferry | One | No | NG865346 |
| Duncraig | One | No | NG811331 |
| Plockton | One | No | NG794329 |
| Duirinish | One | No | NG777315 |
| Kyle of Lochalsh | Two | Yes | NG762271 |
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